Your mini documentary should:

• Be about 3 minutes long

• Convey a clear message or opinion which is supported by relevant narration, graphic/s and video

• Use copyright-free or original images and video

• Inform the audience and hold their attention

• Show student understanding of shooting techniques and film composition

• Be well edited to enhance the message

• Contain informed, well written and expressive narration

• Include a title and credits

Entry lengths mentioned are suggestions only - they are not part of the judging criteria

NB: No more than 5 entries for each section (i.e. Y 1-3; Y 4-6; Y 7-8) will be accepted from each school

Judging Rubric

Mini Documentary Student Examples